What does it take to run a city of nearly 9 million people? (April 29, 2022)

So many rooftop water tanks were visible from our 22nd floor room at the Hilton Fashion District. City water pressure was too weak to pump water to top floors. The city requires buildings six stories or taller to install a rooftop tank with a pump.  The tanks typically hold 5,000-10,000 gallons of water. 

We walked A LOT of miles but covered many more and saved time thanks to the subway system, for a mere $2.75 per ride. With 472 stations, 248 miles of route length, and speeds up to 55 mph, it's not surprising that during the week daily ridership is 5.6 million.

We met up for dinner with Texas friends Jack and Viv.  Jack worked with us at the Williamson County Sun in the late 1980s.